I know this is so farfetched for some, but think about how we brushed our teeth before tooth paste was made. If you’re not
into all the additives for shelf stability and massproducing here’s something
to take a gander at!
How to Brush Your
Teeth with Coconut Oil
By Renee Price, eHow Contributor
Brush your teeth with
coconut oil to prevent cavities, eliminate bad breath and reduce the risk of
tooth decay and gum disease. Many people use coconut oil on the scalp to
kill head lice bacteria
and parasites, but coconut oil also works well at killing bad breath causing
bacteria in the mouth. In fact, the glycerin in many commercial toothpastes
derives from coconut oil. Read the label before you use a coconut oil product
for your oral health to make sure it's fit for consumption because some coconut
oil products are designated for hair or skincare. Learn how you can replace
commercial toothpaste and use coconut oil for your dental health.
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Things
You'll Need
· Mixing bowl
· Tablespoon
· Fork
1.
o 1
Combine 2 tbsp. of melted coconut oil with 3 tbsp. of baking soda in a small bowl to make a
paste. Blend the ingredients together with a fork until the paste resembles a
regular toothpaste. In addition to turning the coconut oil into a paste, the
baking soda contributes to the coconut oils effectiveness with its own
teeth-whitening benefits.
o 2
Wet your tooth brush with warm water and
place enough of the paste on your tooth brush to cover the brushing
surface. Brush your teeth in a circular motion with the coconut and baking
soda paste focusing on a small group of teeth at one time. Brush your tongue to
distribute the paste and remove bacteria to freshen your breath.
o
o 3
Rinse your mouth with a cup of water and
avoid spitting out the water in the sink. Spit out the rinse outdoors or in a
trash bag and discard. Coconut oil hardens at cold temperatures, so traces of
the oil poured down your drain could clog your sink if rinsed with cold water.
o 4
Continue this process a few times a week
to experience the benefits of brushing your teeth with coconut oil.
Tips & Warnings
· Combine a packet of artificial
sweetener and peppermint oil in your paste to add flavor.
· Store your paste in the bathroom, not
the refrigerator, to prevent the coconut oil content from hardening the paste.
· Some vegetables are natural
abrasives and eating them scrubs your teeth in a natural and harmless
way. They act like toothbrushes. These vegetables include carrots, celery and cucumbers.
· Baking soda is a classic
amongst natural teeth whitening methods, and is indeed harmless. It is very
effective in removing stains and killing plaque-causing bacteria, and it also
reduces acids which harm your tooth enamel.
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